Tag Archives: Apple

How Does Google Autocomplete EdTech Terms?

Posted on January 28, 2014 by karen mahon

Did you all see the image online about each state’s biggest stereotype, according to Google’s autocomplete feature in search? If you missed it, here’s the image from the Huffington Post.

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Does Price Predict Quality of Educational Apps?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by karen mahon

Skeptical about the instructional value of paid educational apps? Our research at Balefire Labs shows that you should be. We pretty regularly get questions and comments about paid versus free apps. There seem to be two general (and competing) schools … Continue reading →

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Only Two of the Top 10 EdApps in iTunes are Worth Buying

Posted on August 28, 2013 by karen mahon

This blog post originally appeared on the Balefire Labs blog. A lot of teachers and parents we talk to have told us that when they are trying to find apps for their kids they look at the Top Charts in … Continue reading →

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HUGE News! Find the Best Educational Apps NOW!

Posted on August 8, 2013 by karen mahon

Today’s the day we’ve all been waiting for, so I hope you’ll forgive my overflowing giddiness! Yes, today, my new business, Balefire Labs, launches!! Parents and teachers, we can help you find the educational apps that provide the best instruction … Continue reading →

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Teachers LOVE Technology!

Posted on August 5, 2013 by karen mahon

Here’s a really cool infographic to kick off your week, from the folks at OnlineUniversities.com!

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My 100th Post: Balefire Labs and #EdApps

Posted on June 3, 2013 by karen mahon

I’ve been a bit off the grid this past week, so my apologies for not writing. That said, this is my 100th blog post! Wow! Thinking back to my first blog post, it’s been a really fun ride. For my … Continue reading →

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Past, Present & Future of SmartPhones…in the Classroom?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by karen mahon

Here’s a fun infographic for a Friday, originally posted on Edudemic.com. I’m fascinated by the surge in smart device use in classrooms, as you know, and for a few years I’ve been predicting (we’ll see how this works out for … Continue reading →

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My First EdCamp in Boston!

Posted on May 8, 2013 by karen mahon

This past Saturday I attended EdCamp Boston. It was the first edcamp for me and I’ll confess, I was skeptical. I’ve been to other teacher-centric events before and they’ve often felt like what I always imagined cheerleader camp would feel … Continue reading →

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Parents’ thoughts on K12 Mobile Learning!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by karen mahon

We know that smart devices and mobile learning are HOT in K12 right now. And here’s what parents have to say (we think they like it!)

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Teachers Love Technology!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by karen mahon

I really enjoyed this graphic, which originally appeared on OnlineUniversities.com, so wanted to share it with you all here. We’re making huge progress with technology in the classroom. Isn’t it awesome?

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